The UCL Movement Disorders Centre is excited to share that we are hosting our third symposium on 10th June 2026! All are welcome to join us to hear about the latest in movement disorders research. Scan the QR code or visit https://t.co/8gWjf68Ui0 to register today!
🧵1/ The world’s largest-ever clinical trial to slow or stop Parkinson’s disease has officially launched — led by researchers at @UCLIoN and @UniofNewcastle. A major milestone in the fight against neurodegeneration.
https://t.co/1I09nAWE8o
💡 This week, the Government's Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, published his 2024 annual report, 'Health in Cities' 🏙️, outlining a broad range of health opportunities and challenges for city populations.
Commenting on the report, Prof Nick Fox, Group Leader, UK DRI at UCL said:
"It is excellent that the Chief Medical Officer's report draws attention to the association between air pollution and dementia. Given the devastating impact of dementia, it is vitally important that we do what we can to reduce any modifiable risks.
While some risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and cholesterol can be addressed at an individual level, others, such as air pollution in cities, require cross-Government action in order to reduce the risk of dementia."
You can read the full Government report here: https://t.co/lOrg3UjX8I
We know that air pollution contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, but we still need to find out how.
Find out more about the new collaborative project by @SwantonLab and @LabGandhi supported by @RacingDementia and @RosetreesT ⤵️
https://t.co/WF2hfxkUQQ
Congratulations to our director Paul Nurse, who has been elected as the next president of the @RoyalSociety! 🥂
Paul will take up the role in December 2025, after he stands down as director of the Crick next summer. https://t.co/KAmX5zp0eg
There is 1 day left to register for the Neuroscience in the Era of Generative AI workshop hosted by @UCLHresearch! Learn how UCL neuroscience researchers use generative AI in their research.
Register your spot now on the Online Store
https://t.co/jKYmtW5S6s
There are still spots left for the Neuroscience in the Era of Generative AI workshop hosted by @UCLHresearch on 20th Sept! Learn how UCL neuroscience researchers apply generative AI in their work.
Learn more & register for free! https://t.co/jKYmtW5S6s
Exciting multiscale post-doc opportunity in #Parkinsons @WCHN_UCL & @TheCrick:
Combining individual specific cell models @LabGandhi with longitudinal qMRI in the same person to define mechanisms of progression
See link for details:
https://t.co/cuuFkBDsiL
@OHBM#OHBM2024
Exciting job opportunity in Multiscale science & #Parkinsons:
Combining in vitro neural dynamics @LabGandhi with whole brain in vivo histology @WCHN_UCL measured in the same person to help understand the mechanisms of progression
See link for details: https://t.co/POtveme0Z3
Please join us on 10th June for a fantastic line up of speakers discussing the latest updates in genetics, diagnostics, biomarkers, new targets and trials in Parkinson’s and Rare Movement Disorders. 8 CPD points Register early! https://t.co/KjUGwkSxGy